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Andre Onana has been dropped from the Manchester United squad to face Newcastle United on Sunday, according to reports.
The news comes following a tough few weeks for the goalkeeper, in which he has stolen the headlines on more than one occasion.
Just last week, news emerged that Onana’s wife, Melanie Kamayou, was robbed outside of an Italian restaurant in Alderley Edge.
And this week, Onana inadvertently started a war of words against Lyon and former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Speaking before the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final, Onana claimed United are “way better” than Lyon, a comment which, understandably, wound up the Lyon camp.
Matic chose to hit back, describing Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United history“.
And it would be the Serbian who laughed last, as Onana made two key mistakes leading to Lyon goals.
The second leg will be played on Thursday, but it is unclear whether Onana will start in goal for Manchester United.
According to reports, he has been dropped from the squad to play Newcastle, with the Manchester Evening News reporting that Onana has been given some time away from the pitch to rest.
The incident involving Onana’s wife has affected him greatly, a situation Ruben Amorim sympathises with, according to The Times.
It is unclear if the 29-year-old will return for United’s second leg against Lyon, but in the meantime, Altay Bayindir is set to make his Premier League debut.
The Turkish shot-stopper arrived at Old Trafford in 2023, and has had to bide his time for a chance in the Premier League.
He impressed hugely at the Emirates Stadium earlier in the season, when he saved two penalties and was awarded player of the match as United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup.
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